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OPV hopefuls expand Australian workforces
September 20 2017
As a decision on the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) contract nears, Australia’s teaming partners of the foreign designers are expanding their team...
canada sets sights on australian workers
Canada sets sights on Australian workers
One of North America’s largest shipbuilding companies is headhunting Australian workers to join its firm to work on Canada’s future combatant fleet.
April 12 2017
australian subcontractors sought after by northrop grumman
Northrop Grumman targets Australian subcontractors
Global aerospace and defence technology company Northrop Grumman is seeking to identify potential Australian subcontractors for its systems integrator and solutions services...
April 11 2017
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Prime shipbuilder seeks job applicants
Global shipbuilder and contractor Austal, which is currently tendering for the Commonwealth of Australia's Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) SEA 1180 program, is seeking...
March 24 2017
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Minister Payne visits Brussels for counter-terrorism conference
Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne travelled to Brussels, Belgium, yesterday for discussions on key Australian defence, security and strategic interests.
February 17 2017
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October 13 2016
Poland signs AU$2.34bn deal for Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile coastal defence systems
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a 16-billion-krone (AU$2.34 billion) contract with the Polish Ministry of Defence to provide four NSM (Naval Strike Missile)...
September 06 2023
US Air Force Research Lab completes AI tactical testing
The US Air Force successfully demonstrated artificial intelligence-enabled air combat during a successful launch of an XQ-58A Valkyrie at the Eglin Gulf Test and Training...
September 25 2023
KBR, QinetiQ partner to deliver test and evaluation capability
KBR and QinietiQ have announced a teaming agreement to work collaboratively to deliver critical test and evaluation services for the Australian Defence Force.
September 26 2023
Next Generation Interceptor advances through design milestone
Lockheed Martin and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully executed the digital All Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation...
October 17 2023
Northrop Grumman to support US Air Force critical tech gateway
The US Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to support the development and delivery of the first Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) home station in the...
October 18 2023
archTIS secures $342k contract to support Australian Naval Infrastructure
Canberra-based cyber security company archTIS has secured a $342,540 contract to provide the Kojensi software as a service (SaaS) platform to support Australian Naval...
November 07 2023
WA government signs MoU with world’s largest nuclear sub builder
Western Australia Minister for Defence Industry Paul Papalia CSC and WA Minister for Training Simone McGurk have announced the WA government has signed a memorandum of...
November 13 2023
Cyber threat report finds cyber crime on the rise and AUKUS at risk
Defence Minister Richard Marles has officially launched the Australian Signals Directorate’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2022-23 which details the concerning cyber...
November 15 2023
Navy’s second Arafura Class OPV launched
The Royal Australian Navy’s second Arafura Class offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Eyre, has officially been launched at the South Australian Osborne Naval Shipyard.
November 22 2023
Extended-Range GMLRS passes system qualification flight test series
Lockheed Martin has confirmed that its Extended-Range GMLRS has successfully passed through a series of systems qualification tests executed over the past two years designed...
December 18 2023
DST space engineer recognised for state-of-the-art liquid lens imager
A space engineer has won a prestigious government award for pioneering a liquid lens imaging system that will be used on an upcoming satellite mission.
January 03 2024
BAE kicks off construction of new Glasgow frigate shipbuilding academy
BAE Systems has commenced construction of a new £12 million (AU$22.9 million) applied shipbuilding academy at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard on the banks of the...
January 12 2024
$3.4m grants for Australian defence industry manufacturing
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced the latest round of the Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grants worth...
February 06 2024
Commonwealth, Boeing sign 5-year global supply chain renewal contract
The Commonwealth government and Boeing have signed a renewed, five-year contract for the company’s participation in the Global Supply Chain Program, expanding export...
September 13 2024